The night breeze is gentle, mixed with the refreshing fragrance of flowers.

Jiang Yuzhu carried a lantern and walked along the quiet gravel path.

In the courtyard ahead, through the Korean paper, a figure swaying in front of the window can be vaguely seen.

Inside the room, Xie Zhao was hunched over the desk, staring at the blueprint with a frown, occasionally making some changes. Even when he heard footsteps at the door, he did not look up.

The door was opened a little, and Jiang Yuzhu stood hesitantly by the door. From her angle, she couldn't see Xie Zhao's face, but from the side, Xie Zhao frowned from time to time, as if he had encountered a problem, and his expression was extremely focused.

Liang An had just come out of the tea room when he saw Jiang Yuzhu coming with her maid. He quickly winked and said, "Madam, I have something important to report."

After saying that, Liang An stared at the food box and almost saw a hole in it.

Some time ago, Liang An surrendered. He expressed his loyalty to Hong Jin and was willing to be the lady's spy in the future.

For this, Liang An received two wages and was proud to be the seller.

It’s not that Liang An is not loyal enough. He naturally wouldn’t reveal the major court affairs that his master was involved in, but Liang An told Jiang Yuzhu everything about the little details in private.

Jiang Yuzhu said gently, "Liang An, it's getting dark now so you should eat something light. I'll bring some side dishes to the master. The kitchen made a lot, so Hong Jin packed a portion for you."

Upon hearing this, Liang An immediately said with gratitude, "Madam, I am truly blessed to have been here!"

Thinking of the important matter, Liang An said seriously, "There used to be an old lady in the back office who was responsible for boiling water and cooking. But her daughter-in-law gave birth, so she went home to take care of her after the baby was born. A maidservant took over the duty."

"The maid has a strange face, and her eyes are darting around. It's obvious she has ulterior motives."

Liang An seemed not to care, but he actually stared at the maid. He found that she had washed and dressed, applied perfume, and ran to the door of the study to take off her clothes and offer herself to him.

"When I saw that scene, I had only one thought!"

The maid wants to seduce his master, but it’s impossible with Liang An here!

As long as the master looked at the naked maid, his eyes would become dirty, and Liang An felt that he was not worthy of the two wages he received.

Jiang Yuzhu found this interesting, and the corners of her lips curved up. "What are you thinking?"

Liang An pretended to be serious, pursed his lips and said, "I'll report it to the police."

They were in the magistrate's backyard, and there were officials on duty in the front yard.

The officers acted quickly and immediately arrested the maid, which took less than a quarter of an hour.

Liang An became more and more excited as he spoke. Since his wife had come, he would leave the rear quarters to her. He would take some snacks and go have a drink with the official who had helped him to repay the favor.

Hong Jin burst out laughing and gave a thumbs up: "Liang An, well done!"

The master belongs to the lady, and no outsiders are allowed to covet him. You have to keep a close eye on him from now on!

If the master soiled himself and ruined his reputation, her wife would definitely kick him out without hesitation.

In the study, Xie Zhao has looked up countless times.

As soon as he distinguished Jiang Yuzhu's footsteps, Xie Zhao suppressed the urge to stand up and go out to greet her, and focused his attention on the drawings.

He waited for Jiang Yuzhu to enter the study, but she suddenly turned a corner and was intercepted by Liang An.

Xie Zhao was confused. Could it be that his wife had returned home?

There was no sound of footsteps for a long time, and Xie Zhao didn't bother to pretend to be cool, and strode out of the study.

Seeing this, Liang An asked, "Master, you drank two pots of tea in the afternoon. Are you going to the toilet?"

Xie Zhao: "..."

Ignoring the annoying servant, Xie Zhao twitched the corners of his lips slightly and said slowly, "Madam, you're here."

Jiang Yuzhu lifted her skirt and went up the stairs, saying nonchalantly, "Master, please go to the toilet first. I will wait in the study."

Xie Zhao was silent. He didn't want to go to the toilet.

After sending the maid away, Xie Zhao followed Jiang Yuzhu into the study and poured her a cup of tea.

Xie Zhaocun was careful and took the teacup he had used.

Jiang Yuzhu was completely unaware of this and was thinking about how to make Shen Zhilan's marriage more stable.

Although I don’t know what this cousin experienced in her previous life, she seems to be a miserable person.

Besides, Shen Zhilan is now thinking about her wholeheartedly, so Jiang Yuzhu, as her cousin-in-law, has to give something in return.

Holding the teacup in her hand, Jiang Yuzhu looked up and said, "Master, you're back so soon?"

“No.”

Xie Zhao pulled a chair and sat opposite Jiang Yuzhu.

In fact, in the evening, Xie Zhaozeng quietly returned home to see his wife, but unfortunately he was busy with official duties and had to return to the yamen to continue his work.

"oh."

Jiang Yuzhu stretched out the ending tone, with a smile in her eyes.

I heard that some men would use the length of time they hold their urine to verify whether they have kidney deficiency. Xie Zhao deliberately did not go to the toilet in front of her. Could it be that Liang An had discovered his hidden disease?

Faced with Xie Zhao's remaining little self-esteem, Jiang Yuzhu kindly did not expose it.

"Madam, are you here for your cousin's marriage?"

His wife showed a look that seemed to see through everything. Xie Zhao moved uncomfortably. Did she find out that he had secretly changed the teacup?

Thinking of the little intimacy between husband and wife, Xie Zhao's eyes darkened.

When mentioning the purpose of this trip, Jiang Yuzhu spoke out her concerns without distraction: "If General Mo marries Cousin Shen, it can indeed break the Queen Mother's marriage, but it will inevitably offend the Queen Mother."

In fact, the Jiang family has done this kind of thing once.

The Queen Mother insisted on marrying Wei Jing to her second brother Jiang Huaiqing, and it was Princess Yutan who stepped forward to rescue her.

Before the original owner got married, she was often brought into the palace, and Jiang Yuzhu still had some impression of her.

The Queen Mother looks kind, but in fact she is unfathomable and has all the characteristics of the women in the harem: calculating and cruel.

"If my cousin marries him, the Queen Mother will definitely settle the score later."

Jiang Yuzhu was not so optimistic, and it was not easy for her to tell her mother-in-law Shen directly. It would be useless and would only make Shen angry.

After expressing her worries, Jiang Yuzhu felt dry in the mouth and took a sip of tea.

Tea leaves float and sink in the white porcelain, and the fragrance of tea is everywhere.

Xie Zhao stared intently, and a splash of emotion inexplicably spread out in his heart and flowed into his blood.

After Jiang Yuzhu finished her cup of tea, Xie Zhao was secretly happy.

"Madam is absolutely right, so we must make preparations for both scenarios. First, we must remove Wei Jing from her position as the Queen of Flowers."

Wei Jing is not the Queen of Flowers, and the Queen Mother could not find a reason to grant the marriage.

On their part, they accelerated the process and urged Mo Qianyu and Shen Zhilan to get married as soon as possible.

"If the Wei family messes up the marriage again, the Queen Mother will only resent the Wei family first."

As for the Queen of Flowers, Xie Zhao has already thought of a replacement.

Jiang Yuzhu stroked the teacup and asked casually, "Who did the master choose?"

Is there any woman in the capital who is familiar with Xie Zhao?

Jiang Yuzhu had a gloomy expression, not a bit unhappy. Even if her man was only in name only, he had to observe the moral ethics of a man.

Xie Zhao hurriedly explained, "Madam, please listen to what your husband has to say."

After deliberately testing her, Xie Zhao felt a little happier. Jiang Yuzhu still cared about him.